Club Policies 3 of 8

3. Code Of Conduct


Expected minimum standards of behaviour and conduct for every member of Bournville Hockey Club:

Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey.
This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit.

Be on time for training and competitions.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance.
Always thank your opposition, coaches, umpires and officials after every game or training session.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with dignity and set a positive example to others.
Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
Respect the decisions of umpires and officials.
Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others
Protect others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and other forms of threatening or intimidating behaviour such as bullying.

Self Respect
Take responsibility for their actions on and off the pitch.
Never participate when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never use inappropriate language or gestures.
Wear suitable clothing for the activity in which they are taking part.
Respect the facilities where they play and the equipment that they use.
Tell someone they trust if the behaviour of others makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.
Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.

Abide by the EHB Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines.

Abide by the EHB Equality Policy.

Abide by the EHB Anti-doping Rules.